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Sustainability

Real Sustainable Benefits

Lower drag = Greater Fuel Efficiencies
But there are other money-saving benefits that ToughGuard STEP-2 delivers

Reduced Labor Costs

According to Boeing, surface coatings have been observed to reduce washing frequency requirements for commercial airplanes, with a typical improvement from a 60-day to a 240-day cycle. Because of our formulation, a properly protected aircraft will see a reduction in the amount of time required to maintain a clean appearance thereby reducing labor costs.

Reduced Drag

Boeing research shows the most effective means of reducing drag is by maintaining an aerodynamically clean airplane. The resulting reduction in dirt and insect adhesion could result in reduced excrescence drag. Increased fuel efficiency is a net result of maintaining clean aircraft.

Boeing: Surface Coatings & Drag Reduction

ToughGuard-Aero for Fixed-winged Planes & Helicopters and other Aircraft types

At ToughGuard, we are committed to innovation. That is why we continuously look for ways to enhance and improve our products, so you always know your vehicle is getting the best care. To learn more about the impact of our high-quality paint protection products, check us out at one of the many dealers that carry our products.

Boeing estimated fuel burn penalty of unwashed airplanes

Airplane Model Fuel Burn Penalty (Gallons/Year/Airplane) Reference Mission/Utilization
Next-Generation 737
2,200
500 nmi mission 2,420 flights/year
767
7,000
3000 nmi mission 725 flights/year
787-8
10,300
6000 nmi mission 470 flights/year
777
15,500
6,000 nmi mission 470 flights/year
747-400/-8
21,700
6000 nmi mission 470 flights/year

The expected fuel burn penalties associated with an unwashed airplane are based on the listed reference mission stage length and number of flights per year, factoring the results for alternate usages. The penalties also assume the same ratio of contaminated area to the airplane’s respective reference wing area exists, as was observed in an inspection of an in-service 747 airframe (12 percent). If an airplane has a greater level of surface roughness, and/or a higher percentage of surface area being contaminated, the actual fuel penalty may be higher than shown here.

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Test Results

It’s one thing to talk about performance and another to back it up with independent laboratory testing and real-world results. The performance and durability of ToughGuard® is validated by both.

Test Results

It’s one thing to talk about performance and another to back it up with independent laboratory testing and real-world results. The performance and durability of ToughGuard® is validated by both.

Certifications

Certifications prove that our products have conformed to industry standards and specifications for use as a surface treatment.

Protection

ToughGuardAero® has a high temperature thermal threshold of +450 F and a low temperature thermal threshold of -80 Fahrenheit. Traditional waxes and polishes deteriorate from heat exposure, absorb buildup and pollutants, and wash away with detergents. ToughGuard-Aero does not!

Protection

ToughGuardAero® has a high temperature thermal threshold of +450 F and a low temperature thermal threshold of -80 Fahrenheit. Traditional waxes and polishes deteriorate from heat exposure, absorb buildup and pollutants, and wash away with detergents. ToughGuard-Aero does not!